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Newcastle vs Liverpool confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Premier League fixture today

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool: Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool: Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Liverpool travel to Newcastle United looking to end a phenomenal season after lifting the Premier League trophy on Wednesday.

The Reds remain motivated based off their performance against Chelsea, and full of goals after hitting five at Anfield.

Mohamed Salah, particularly, looks hungry for goals, though Jamie Vardy is four goals clear in the race for the golden boot, which will surely prove too much for the Egyptian.

Steve Bruce’s side have been hit by injuries, but he’ll want a positive display to go out on after comfortably securing survival.

Here are the predicted line-ups and team news for the game at St James’ Park.

Liverpool celebrate Naby Keita's impressive finish (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Liverpool celebrate Naby Keita's impressive finish (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

When is it and what time is kick-off?

The match will begin at 4pm on Sunday 26 July at St James’ Park.

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport Extra 2, you can find a live stream for the game through the BT Sport app to watch on mobile devices.

What is the team news?

Emil Krafth is a doubt with a knock to his ankle, which means the Swede could join Fabian Schar (shoulder), Paul Dummett (ineligible), Jamaal Lascelles (knock), Ciaran Clark (ankle) and Florian Lejeune (thigh) on the sidelines. Isaac Hayden (hamstring) and Sean Longstaff (hamstring) could return.

Joel Matip (foot) and Jordan Henderson (knee) remain out, while Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana could be omitted with both primed for moves away. Takumi Minamino, Curtis Jones, Neco Williams and Harvey Elliott could all be in line for minutes in this free hit for the champions.

Confirmed line-ups

Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Manquillo, Fernandez, Rose, Ritchie, Bentaleb, Shelvey, Lazaro, Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Gayle

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Williams, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Milner, Keita, Wijnaldum, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Origi

What are the odds?

Newcastle: 13/2

Draw: 17/4

Liverpool: 4/11

Prediction

The Reds may be nursing a few hangovers after the party following the trophy presentation, but they should have too much quality for an injury-hit Newcastle. Mohamed Salah is still hungry for goals and the Reds should ease to an emphatic victory to close off their historic campaign. 0-3.

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